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Re: 1972 3.0 csi question -- i need lots of opinio (archive)
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Posted by andrey on February 09, 2002 at 20:45:29:

In Reply to: 1972 3.0 csi question -- i need lots of opinions posted by andrew on February 09, 2002 at 20:14:35:

I used my '74 3.0CS as a daily driver (and only car) for almost two years. Generally speaking, the hard-to-get overpriced parts are almost never anything that has to do with making the car run. The mechanical parts are almost all readily avaliable with a few exceptions. The hard to get stuff is trim, interior trim, a few electric things, and the like. My car has been in the shop for up to two days on a number of occasions and I suspect that if I was more mechanically inclined at the time it might not even have been that much. Things that took a day or two at the shop while I used it as a daily driver?
- new alternator installed (later style retrofit)
- recore radiator
- set up carburetors
- brake service
Things that I've done myself or had my mechanic do for me while standing there (ie: not dropping it off) are pretty numerous, but I would still say it worked out well for a daily driver.

I'd recommend that you do as much as you can yourself (change the oil, etc) to avoid spending more than necisary on maintanance.

Finally, it depends on the car you buy: it may need something done immediately and then after that it can be a good daily car. Maybe it needs cylinder head work, a gearbox, etc? If it's really a non-rusty car with a strong motor, by all means, go for it. You'll find it's not a big deal to drive it every day.

-Andrey


i've posted several times in the last week, and i've gotten some great answers and suggestions. so allow me to rephrase something i already asked. i want to buy a 1972 3.0 csi. It will be my only car. i love the styling and it drives very well.

however, i am concerned (my mechanic warned me about this) that it might be hard to get certain parts and that i might be out of a car for long periods of time while i am waiting for parts. i am also concerned that certain parts might not be available or might be exorbitantly expensive. or, that i will try to take the car on a road trip and that it will break down. i know that this kind of thing varies with auto moblie, but please share your stories with me -- they will help me make a decision.

is this better as a second car or can i depend on a clean, low mileage 3,0 csi?

thanks so much!

andrew




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